Food
This flaky, diamond-shaped sweet made of cashew nutsis a must-have on Diwali.
Kaju katli
In this movie three friends decides to go on an adventurous trip & complete their bucket list
Zindagi na milegi dobara
During Diwali, many women wear this six-yard garment, draped elegantly around the body
Saree
This Hindu goddess is worshipped on the main day of Diwali for wealth, prosperity, and success.
Lakshmi mata
This small, round cracker makes a loud popping sound when you throw it on the ground
Pop pop/ popper
This crispy snack, often made with chickpea, is known as a tea-time favorite and a Diwali munchie, especially in Gujarat
Chakri/murmur
Two people from rival caste falls in love & shoots each other at the end
Ram leela
This traditional Indian outfit for men, often worn during Diwali, consists of a long tunic paired with churidar
Kurta payjama
This ritual involves invoking the goddess with offerings of sweets, flowers, and this symbolic item that represents purity and energy while praying
Lighting diya
This sparkling cone-shaped cracker shoots out colorful flames and looks like a mini volcano
anar / flower pot / phuljhadi koti
This sweet from Rajasthan is made by deep-frying condensed milk solids and soaking them in sugar syrup, and its name translates to “juicy circle
Ghewar
Team of dancers planning a heist
Happy new year
This accessory, often worn during Diwali, completes a traditional outfit and can be made of gold, silver, or kundan, adorning the forehead
Mang tikka
Diwali celebrates the return of Lord Rama to this city after 14 years of exile
Ayodhya
This type of cracker spins rapidly on the ground, creating circles of light before burning out
chakri / ground spinner
Traditionally eaten during Diwali in Maharashtra, this crunchy sweet made from jaggery and peanuts symbolizes prosperity.
Chikki
Indian spy married into a Pakistani family during the 1971 India-Pakistan war
Razi
This outfit, named after Mughal-era clothing, became a favorite for Bollywood red carpets and wedding songs
Anarkali
Name five things commonly done during Diwali to celebrate and invite prosperity.
lighting diyas, bursting firecrackers, decorating homes with rangoli, performing Lakshmi Puja, exchanging gifts and sweets
This powerful cracker, known for its loud sound, is one of the strongest traditional Diwali bombs
Sutli bomb
In English Vinglish, Sridevi’s sweet win over everyone — including her American classmates — turning this Diwali staple into a global hit. Which sweet is it?
Ladoo
a top actress dealing with fame, personal issues, and media scrutiny
Heroine
In classical Indian dance forms, these oversized accessories are used to accentuate head and facial movements, often made of gold or plated metal.
Jhumkas
In Gujarat, Diwali is celebrated 4 days. Name all five days in order and mention what is celebrated or done on each day.
- Dhanteras, Kali chaudas, Diwali, bhai Dooj / Bhai Bij
These crackers shoot up into the sky before bursting into colorful patterns, often used for big displays or weddings